One of the works which impresses immediately is the ArcoFelice,
through which, at the thirtieth mile, it ran the ancient viaDomitiana,
that connecting to via Appia, was the faster artery of communication with
Rome. Moreover it stretched as far as reaching Pozzuoli and Naples, while a
minor branch conducted to Cumae and Miseno.

Arco Felice Vecchio in 1800

The
Arco Felice is drawn in the cut of Mount Grillo, in order to allow a more
rapid access to the city of
Cumae through the Domitiana, whose paving is still today perfectly
kept and is integral part of the road corridor, and to allow the
passage on the ridge of the hill.

Arco Felice Vecchio today

It stays before us with its huge dimensions, almost as a triumphal entrance to the
legendary city, but instead of facing a severe show what we see is one of
the most beautiful scenery of the world.

According to the legend, who passes through the arch and kisses their lover
will be happy for all their life.

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How
to reach the Arco Felice Vecchio

Road
network:

from
Naples (highways)

Enter the Tangenziale of
Naples direction Pozzuoli. Exit n. 13 Cumae. Follow the A-road and turn at
the first cross road on the left. Go on straight: the Arco Felice Vecchio will
come
"towards you".

from Naples (downtown
- main station of piazza Garibaldi)

Direction Porto - Piazza
Municipio. Continue for Mergellina and Fuorigrotta. Here it is possible to
take the Tangenziale direction Pozzuoli, or to go on for via Domiziana as
far as passing the centre of Pozzuoli (direction Rome - via Domiziana).
Follow indications for Cuma. Arrived at the lake Averno go on as far as
turning left at the cross road with direction Cuma. Go on straight: the Arco Felice Vecchio will
come
" towards you".